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Compact Archives

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Compact Archives Review - In-Depth Analysis

Displays a smart monthly archive of posts in a compact form. Ideal for established blogs.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.63/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The built-in WordPress archives widget is great for new blogs, but it does not look as good for more established blogs. Compact Archives displays the monthly archive of posts in a more compact form rather than the usual long list.

This plugin can show the archive as a compact block suitable for the body of an archives page or in an even more compact form to fit a sidebar. It also offers a middle ground option.

Compact Archive plugin works seamlessly with Gutenberg Block Editor, Classic Editor, and WordPress widgets. It is designed to enhance the appearance and functionality of your blog's archives.

Comparing to Alternatives

Compact Archives offers a streamlined way to display archives on WordPress sites, focusing on simplicity and compactness. Compared to other archive plugins, it prioritizes minimalism over extensive customization.

Top alternatives

Compact Archives

Strengths

Simple and clean archive display
Lightweight and fast loading
Easy to set up with minimal configuration

Weaknesses

Limited customization options
No advanced filtering features
Lacks integration with other plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights appreciation for the plugin's simplicity but notes some limitations in features.

Positive highlights

"Very straightforward and easy to use." - User A
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." - User B
"Perfect for a clean archive list." - User C

Common complaints

Lacks customization options
No support for custom post types

Weaknesses

Limited styling capabilities
No premium support available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills archive display plugin that is easy to install and use without complex settings.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced archive customization, filtering, or integration with other content types may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides a basic, compact archive display with essential features suitable for most standard uses.

Final Verdict

Compact Archives is a solid choice for users who want a simple and efficient archive display without extra bells and whistles.

However, users requiring more advanced features or customization should consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Compact Archives plugin.

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Archive

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Monthly Archive

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Contributors and developers

“Compact Archives” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version

WPS

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6.63

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Ratings

5 out of 5 | 9

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Version

4.1.1

Last updated

4 months ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

6.9.4 or higher

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PHP version

5.6 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

URL Redirects & 301 Management

Tags

Archive,Archives,Monthly Archive,Widget,Yearly Archive

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